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Tega Cay, SC vs Aiken, SC

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Are people in Aiken older or younger than people in Tega Cay?
- The Median Age in Aiken is 5.5 years older than in Tega Cay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aiken or Tega Cay?
- Aiken housing costs are 59.0% less expensive than Tega Cay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aiken or Tega Cay?
- The average commute for residents of Aiken is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Tega Cay.

Things to do in Tega Cay?
Tega Cay is a little city located in York County on South Carolina's Lake Wylie shoreline near Charlotte, NC. It has about 10 thousand inhabitants who enjoy living close to numerous bodies of water which offer ample opportunity for outdoor activities like when locals head down to one of the many marinas or take advantage of one of Tega Cay's few parks perfect for picnicking or simply just taking in views of the lake.

Things to do in Aiken?
Aiken SC seats southwest North Augusta well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Woodside Plantation Country Club or exploring nearby Hitchcock Woods giving vacationers a chance relax in the nature’s beauty!

 Tega Cay, SCAiken, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,516329,725,481
 Median Income$130,571  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$523,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tega Cay    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Love the casualness of Tega Cay. Lake Wylie is beautiful and not crowded and fishing is good. Good schools, nice people. Needs more restaurants,  More

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Tega Cay SC is one of the youngest small incorporated cities in South Carolina. Tega Cay is just minutes south of Charlotte located on a peninsula of Lake Wylie.   More

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My husband and I are considering a move from San Diego, CA to North or South Carolina later this year. It's time for us to cash out on our tiny little southern  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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